Meaning & use
the plural of uterus
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Meaning
phrasefixed phrase
The plural form of the noun 'uterus' is 'uteruses' (also rarely 'uteri').
Grammar: Use it when you need to talk about more than one uterus; the phrase itself is a question-and-answer pattern, not a verb.
The plural of uterus is 'uteruses' in modern English.
In older medical texts, you may see 'uteri' as the plural of uterus.
The teacher asked the class to write the plural of uterus on the board.
Common combinations
- the plural of uterus
- Can you tell me the plural of uterus?
- uteruses (plural noun)
- The scan showed two separate uteruses.
- uteri (rare plural)
- The Latin plural 'uteri' appears in some historical anatomy books.
Word family
- uterus noun
- The singular form: the organ in which a baby develops.
- uterine adjective
- Relating to the uterus.
Commonly confused: the plural of uterus or uterus?
the plural of uterus vs uterus
This is the singular; 'uteruses' is the plural. Do not use 'uterus' when you mean more than one.
Practice
Which sentence uses the plural of 'uterus' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Uteruses' is the standard plural. 'Uteri' is also a plural but is rare and technical; 'uterus' is singular, and 'uteruse' is not a word.
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